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Job Title: Trust Accounting Specialist
JOB SUMMARY
The Trust Accounting Specialist is role is a full-time position within the accounting department, with an emphasis on data/transaction entry and analysis and data quality assurance. The Trust Accounting Specialist is responsible for various daily tasks related to maintaining the trust accounting system, including coding and entering daily receipt and disbursement transactions. They will also support the accounting team in reviewing database reports to identify transactions that may need additional review.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this position is an integral part of the finance team and will be heavily relied upon for their accuracy and consistency.
To excel in this role, you must possess a strong work ethic and be an organized dedicated professional with keen attention to detail. Must be dependable and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processing daily transactions
- Assist in the auditing and reconciling weekly and monthly transaction reports
- Maintaining monthly transaction reports
- Assist in the preparation of monthly invoices and annual statements
- Special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in transaction processing in a daily deadline orientated work environment
- Strong keyboarding skills and 10-key by touch
- Solid knowledge of Excel and the ability to learn new processing systems. (Excel skills will be tested)
- Fundamental understanding of data analysis and forecasting
- Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Well-organized with ability to prioritize tasks
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills
- Previous trust accounting experience is a plus
- Revenue audit, accounts payable and receivable experience a plus.
EDUCATION
BS/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field is preferred but not necessary.
POSITION/WORK LOCATION:
The Trust Accounting Specialist role is in the 4-5 days in office/remaining days remote.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 30 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Salary : $52,000 - $58,000